Things to Do in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles The cultural center for Japanese Americans in Southern California, featuring shops, restaurants, and museums. It was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1995, reflecting its significance in the community.
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Japanese Village Plaza ★ 4.6 · 14.4k
Bi-level complex featuring a range of Japanese eateries, markets, retailers, offices & gift shops.
Japanese American National Museum ★ 4.7 · 1.8k
Art, artifacts & historical exhibits exploring over 130 years of the Japanese-American experience.
Where to eat & drink in Little Tokyo Sushi Kaneyoshi Michelin ★ · $$$$
There's tucked away and then there's Sushi Kaneyoshi.
· $100+
You'll need to read the instructions sent ahead of time to find the entrance to Chef Ki Kim's restaurant, but any navigation woes are quickly put to rest once you're inside this ten-seat spot. The contemporary Korean tasting menu pulls in…
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 6:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat 6:30 PM – 9 PM
Sun 6:30 PM – 9 PM
Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop ★ 4.8 · 638
Simple counter serve offering Japanese-style soft-serve matcha ice cream, green teas & smoothies.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 12 PM – 5 PM
Fri 12 PM – 8 PM
Sat 12 PM – 8 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Marugame Monzo ★ 4.5 · 1.6k· $20–30
This LA spot is appropriately named, as Marugame is a Japanese town where udon is revered.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
Far Bar ★ 4.4 · 1.4k· $10–40
Chill gastropub with American & Asian food, like burgers & sushi, plus beer & cocktails.
Mon–Thu 3 PM – 12 AM
Fri 12 PM – 1:30 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1:30 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Sushi Gen ★ 4.6 · 1.8k· $30–80
Locals line up at this simple sushi bar, known for traditional Japanese preparations & lunch deals.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun Closed
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo ★ 4.5 · 2.3k· $10–30
Informal Japanese chain serving charcoal-grilled yakitori, plus sushi, udon & ramen.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
Tsuta Ramen ★ 4.5 · 1.6k· $20–30
Bright, modern destination for Japanese noodle soups with customized ingredients.
Every day 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Rice & Nori ★ 4.6 · 501· $10-20
Every day 11 AM – 9 PM
Sushi Takeda ★ 4.7 · 217· $100+
Longstanding sushi bar tucked in Weller Court featuring omakase meals & a big sake selection.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun Closed
Wolf & Crane Bar ★ 4.4 · 643· $20–30
Evocative, late-night watering hole featuring imaginative cocktails & Japanese whisky.
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 2 AM
Fri 4 PM – 2 AM
Sat 2 PM – 2 AM
Sun 2 PM – 2 AM
Hinodeya Ramen & Bar Little Tokyo ★ 4.8 · 384· $20–30 per person
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
Hama Sushi ★ 4.6 · 761· $50–60
A menu limited to sushi & sashimi, prepared simply, draws fans to this cozy Japanese spot.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun Closed
Kouraku Japanese Ramen & Grill ★ 4.5 · 1.2k· $20–30 per person
Ramen & other Japanese comfort food are served at this basic spot, popular with late-night diners.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 1 AM
Fri 11:30 AM – 3 AM
Sat 11:30 AM – 3 AM
Sun 11:30 AM – 1 AM Planning time in Little Tokyo?
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1 Japanese Village Plaza 2 Sushi Kaneyoshi 3 Restaurant Ki 4 Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop 5 Marugame Monzo 6 Far Bar 7 Sushi Gen 8 Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo 9 Tsuta Ramen 10 Rice & Nori Other areas in Los Angeles Ready to plan Little Tokyo? Turn these Little Tokyo picks into a day-by-day Los Angeles plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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